Vintage 53 attitude with modern PRS precision and hum-free muscle
The PRS NF 53 is Paul’s take on the classic 1953-style workhorse – all the swamp ash snap and bolt-on clarity, with Narrowfield power and zero noise. At just 6.4 lbs, this black nitro beast feels like a feather on a strap but hits the amp with serious authority.
Swamp ash punch with high-gloss black nitro swagger
The swamp ash body gives you that familiar T-style recipe: fast attack, clear low end, and enough upper mid cut to slice through a busy mix. You feel the note jump off the pick, then bloom and sustain instead of choking out.
The high-gloss nitro finish is the real deal. It lets the ash resonate instead of burying it under thick plastic, and it will wear in over time the way good guitars should. The black finish looks mean under stage lights and classy in the studio.
Pattern 53 neck that feels broken-in on day one
The maple Pattern 53 neck hits that sweet spot between vintage and modern. There is some meat in your hand, but it never feels like you are fighting it. The carve, combined with the 1 41/64 inch nut width and comfortable shoulders, keeps chords relaxed and lead lines precise.
A 10 inch maple fretboard radius gives you smooth, buzz-free bends without losing that familiar feel for cowboy chords. Twenty-two frets put every lick right under your fingers, and the semi-gloss nitro on the neck stays slick and fast instead of getting sticky under stage sweat. Bolt-on construction and PRS’s scarfed joint keep things rock solid while delivering that familiar snap.
Narrowfield DD pickups – classic single-coil vibe without the hum
The Narrowfield DD pickups are the secret sauce on this guitar. Taller bobbins, more winds, and extra metal in the right places give you a focused, powerful tone that still keeps the glassy, articulate top end players love. Think the best parts of a great vintage single-coil, with the push and fullness of a humbucker and none of the noise.
The bridge pickup has that spanky T-style bite with extra girth, so it cuts without getting thin or harsh. The neck pickup is round and clear, great for soulful leads and warm clean chords. Flip to the middle position and the two blend into a chimey, mix-ready tone that loves pedals and sits right where a producer wants it. Roll your volume back and it cleans up beautifully, push the front of an amp and it stays tight instead of turning to mush.
PRS hardware that stays in tune and sings
The PRS plate-style steel bridge anchors the feel of this guitar. Steel plate, solid saddles, and proper contact with the body mean every note you play turns into tone, not rattles. It delivers that percussive attack and sustain that T-style fans chase.
PRS vintage-style non-locking tuners with wing buttons are smooth, accurate, and hold tune like champs. The bone nut and PRS double-acting truss rod keep the neck stable and dialed in through weather changes and heavy use. Nickel hardware ties the whole look together and will age gracefully as you put miles on it.
Dialed in by Moore Guitars and ready for real-world playing
This specific NF 53 (serial 0378567) weighs in at a super comfortable 6.4 lbs, so long sets and sessions are no problem. It ships in a premium PRS gig bag, so it is ready for the road or the studio right out of the box.
Before it leaves our Evansville shop, our techs give it a full Player-Perfect setup: PRS Signature 10-46 strings, intonation nailed, action set for clean bends and easy chords, and everything inspected three times. Want it set up your way? Tell us your string gauge and action preferences at checkout and we will dial it in.
You get free 2-3 day shipping, our 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee, price match, and the comfort of knowing the pictures you see are of the actual guitar you are buying. Real talk: if you are chasing a top-shelf T-style with PRS reliability and game-changing pickups, this NF 53 will take you there.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to Rob or Cory – real players, real conversation, no scripts.
